Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 1:04 PM

Credit Card Minimum Payment: How Debt Can Keep Growing Every Month

Your monthly credit card bill always shows two completely different numbers. One large number looks extremely scary. The other smaller number looks surprisingly affordable. The smaller number says ‘Minimum Amount Due’ clearly. Paying this tiny amount prevents a missed-payment penalty immediately. However, it absolutely does not make your actual credit card debt disappear. In fact, … Read more

Large Mid or Small Cap? How Missing Best Market Days Costs Lakhs

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Imagine investing ₹1 lakh in the stock market today. You leave that money untouched for 21 whole years. Your initial investment grows into a massive financial fortune. Now, remove just five of the strongest market days. Your final portfolio value drops by lakhs of rupees instantly. Abakkus Mutual Fund published a brilliant analysis recently. Their … Read more

What Happens After a Company Gets Listed on the Stock Exchange?

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An Initial Public Offering (IPO) does not end a company’s journey. It actually starts a completely new phase. Before listing, retail investors buy shares directly through the IPO process. After listing, investors buy and sell shares in the secondary market. The share price changes continuously throughout the daily trading session. Market demand, company performance, and … Read more

How Does BEL Make Money? Bharat Electronics Business Model Explained

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A radar detects an aircraft. A communication system connects soldiers. An electronic warfare system identifies hostile signals. Behind many of these critical systems stands Bharat Electronics Limited, or BEL. But how does a defence electronics company actually make money? BEL earns revenue mainly by designing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced electronics and systems. It also earns … Read more

How Does ICICI Bank Make Money? Business Model and Revenue Sources

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Many people think banks simply store their deposited money. However, banks convert these deposits into lucrative loans and investments. ICICI Bank executes this exact model at a massive scale. The bank earns money primarily by lending funds at higher interest rates. It pays much lower interest rates on customer deposits. However, interest income represents only … Read more

RBI Approves ₹10 and ₹20 Plastic Notes: Impact on India’s Currency System

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India might soon witness a new type of physical currency. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently received vital government approval. The central government allowed the RBI to test polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes. This move does not eliminate traditional paper currency. Instead, the central bank will test plastic notes alongside existing paper notes. Welcome … Read more

Can You Sell IPO Shares on the Listing Day?

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Getting an IPO allotment feels genuinely exciting, especially when the stock lists above its issue price. But many investors immediately ask one question: can you actually sell IPO shares on listing day? Yes, you generally can sell allotted IPO shares on listing day. You don’t need to hold them for a fixed period, unless a … Read more